A Game of Two Halves
Chasing a target of 157, Durbar XI’s hopes appeared to vanish after a catastrophic middle-order collapse. By the 14th over, the team was reeling at 81 for six, with the required run rate climbing rapidly.
However, Sohan—who has faced significant scrutiny following a lackluster BPL season—stepped up when it mattered most. His explosive 76 off 44 deliveries single-handedly shifted the momentum back toward his side.
The 19th-Over Miracle
The tension reached its peak in the final two overs. With Durbar XI needing 33 runs from just 12 balls, the odds were heavily stacked against them. Facing pacer Shoriful Islam, Sohan unleashed a barrage of boundaries:
# Four towering sixes in a single over. # 26 runs accumulated in just six deliveries. # The equation was slashed to a manageable 7 runs from the final over.
The drama continued into the 20th over as Sohan was tragically run out on the second ball. Despite the loss of their set batsman, Hasan Mahmud maintained his composure, striking a boundary off Mukidul Islam Mugdho to secure the win with three balls to spare.
Statistical Highlights:
For Sohan, this performance serves as a vital career reboot. After a difficult run in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) where he managed a mere 49 runs over eight games, this "redemption" innings has silenced critics and re-established him as one of the country's premier finishers. Earlier, Dhumketu XI’s total of 156/8 was built on the back of skipper Litton Das's 43 and a late-inning flourish from Mahedi Hasan. Mahedi was also the standout performer with the ball, finishing with extraordinary figures of 4 for 11, though it wasn't enough to stop the Sohan storm.
What’s Next?
While Dhumketu XI remains at the top of the table due to a superior net run rate, the tournament remains wide open. All eyes now turn to Saturday’s final league clash, where Duronto must secure a win against the resurgent Durbar XI to keep their championship dreams alive.
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